A TRECHEROUS MONDAY MORNING

 The ice at the laundromat in Warren and at the WB Post office was dangerous! I went about my business carefully then stayed home all day! Falling isn't in my plan. I stayed home all day until time for Josh. No fire as he was with Chase in Worcester.

I latched onto three Biographies on YouTube: Henry Ford, Andrew Carnegie and Thomas Edison. These three men are, perhaps, the leading men who gave us what we have today: Automobiles, Electricity and Libraries. All three were brilliant. 

Got my National Grid bill.. a surprise..$173.29! $5.77 a day. I'll pay it and forget it. My  electric heat on the porch and bathroom is wh. I have  been leaving it on high! Not good.

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

A WALMART SUNDAY

The brilliant sunshine of this Sunday didn't melt much snow. While the roads were dry the day was wintry. My son called about two P.M. asking me if I wanted to go Ware-Walmart. It was a good idea. I hadn't been to Walmart in a while. 

First on my list was getting a new set of white sheets. I also wanted new facecloths and some new T shirts were in order. Next I wanted to get nutritional drinks so we got 3 six-packs of Insure Plus.

The fun part of my experience was toolong around in an electronic buggy. It mobilized me so I could maneuver my travels instead of walking with a cane. It worked! I also got a Johnny Cash T-Shirt image and one of the Beatles. My Walmart experience was FUN!

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

SNOWED IN SUNDAY

 We lost power last night for one half hour at 8:15. The storm was over and we received 6 inches of very heavy snow. Earlier Josh called saying he would use his snow blower in the morning. That he did.   By 7:30 AM my driveway was cleared. Nice. Now I can get the Sunday Times,

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

THE CALM BEFORE THE SNOWSTORM

I love snowstorms! Since 1956 while in the eight I threw myself into the excitement of Noreasters. With the apparent forthcoming of tomorrow's storm I have dug out my memoirs and Mother's 25 years of notes. I will do an in-depth research of "the way it was versus what will happen..

Today was mild. Once again I did little. The fun of a campfire was the highlight of the day. Josh had a good one going by the time of my 4:15 arrival.. I remained at Birch Hill two hours. The grandkids were not around. Jay Ostrout came by at 5:00 and added some laughter. Ben arrived later  with Adam .Brian W.az came in as I was leaving. I enjoyed the warmth and left at 6:15 when the 6:15 signal blared.

This Friday, too,  was good. Now we speculate on just  how much snow we'll get. I say ten inches!

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

A PERFECT NIGHT'S SLEEP

 Blood glucose 118

I try to get into a routine each night.  After watching Wheel and Jeopardy! i go into a relaxing mode of no noise or television for 30 minutes then do my insulin shot and take my medication. Most nights  I get up once or twice  for the toilet. Last night I went to bed about 9:20 not looking at the clock. I have a good mattress and pillow. Last night If slept like a baby. The Easy Listening music allowed me to relax  and sleep I did! My sleep was perfect. I awoke at dawn and asked Google what timer fit was. 7:07!

This Thursday was quiet. Didn't go anywhere except for a brief visit to Josh's. No fire. Just a visit.

ROBERT  LOUIS POTVIN

HUMP DAY

Blood glucose 134 (Licorice)

The day was good. It was cold and cloudy with not much to do. I found myself reviewing much of my writings. "Adventure Man - Bob Potvin " tells of my auctions. Didn't watch much television.

I arrived at campfire headquarters early. Josh was still working. My bad. He did get a fire going after many attempts. I was seated in the stone area dressed like an Eskimo! I left early as he had to take the girls to practice.

Tonight I watched Seton Hall fall to URI. A disappointment to say the least. Oh, well.

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN

RUBY TUESDAY, AGAIN

This December Tuesday was uneventful. After shopping at Hannaford NB I set out to get an Inspection Sticker. Then the rains came and I delayed things until after lunch. My latest food was New England Clam Chowder. delicious. For desert I enjoyed some Australian Black Licorice. This stuff is that good.

Got my Honda inspected at Deans West Brookfield. $35.00. It's good for a year. Also received my Arbella Mutual Insurance bill of $431.25. $406.75 if paid in full. I feel I have good coverage. I have Towing  and Labor and $100,000 Limits for Damage to Someone's Else's Property. My agent is Westbrook Ins. Agency.

I tended to filling my pill cady. Got a slew of drugs in the mail.

Josh invited me to his ranch for a 4:00PM camp fire. Once more I was under-dressed. The winds were whipping and the fire was struggling to keep me warm. I remained only one hour as I was cold. JB gave me a fur hat which helped. Another bowl of clam chowder helped.

ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN